Author Archives: SRRF

Clarification about filing NGO Tax Return

Posted on July 15, 2014 by SRRF

Dear sir, Our NGO registered under societies Act is working since 2005 , We does not take any financial contribution. NGO activities mostly related to awareness building and advocating efficient water use practices & educating primary class students and village … Continue reading →

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BUDGET-2014 CHANGES IMPACTING NGO SECTOR

Posted on July 11, 2014 by SRRF

Budget is generally a disappointment for the NGO community, with only a very few benefits. CSR expenditure of companies not to be tax deductible. Thus a big disappointment for companies, who now may resort to camouflage it under other sections. … Continue reading →

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Is FIRC necessary, if funding agency based in India?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Sir, If a Funding Agency based in India gives Donation to us in our FCRA Account, since the source of Funding is Foreign based. The transfer of money will be from their FC Account to our FC Account through RTGS. Do we … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 6 Comments

Democratic India must show maturity in dealing with Dissent

Posted on June 30, 2014 by SRRF

For last week or so, media, both print as well as electronic, has been abuzz with how Indian NGOs are trying to sabotage the Indian economy by decelerating economic pace, as if they are the neo Jaichands in the new … Continue reading →

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Less activism, more research

Posted on June 30, 2014 by SRRF

www.thehindu.com · Since all NGOs are required to be registered within the same set of laws, legally and in public perception, think tanks and the more activist NGOs are often perceived to be the same The geneis of present so-called … Continue reading →

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Limited legal protection for Indian pedestrians is inadequate

Posted on June 20, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Legally, there are some avenues that offer protection to pedestrians, including the Motor Vehicles Act (1988); the Indian Penal Code (1860), which provides for the penalizing of rash driving by motorists who put pedestrians at risk; and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pedestrian safety | 6 Comments

Due to formation of Telangana would NGOs need to apply for change in address.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear All, In case of FCRA, the authorities insist on applying in form FC-3 in case the registered office is shifted from one district to another or to another state to validate the changes. This may be on account of … Continue reading →

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Road safety – Situation in Delhi

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, As per our Constitution, Right to Life is a Fundamental Right which includes road safety, breathable Air and drinkable Water quality. Ironically, value for life is nil in our Country. Constitutionally guaranteed Right to Assembly and Mobility are in … Continue reading →

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Accident victim’s wife petitions PM for a comprehensive road safety law

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, As per our Constitution, Right to Life is a Fundamental Right which includes road safety, breathable Air and drinkable Water quality. Ironically, value for life is nil in our Country. Constitutionally guaranteed Right to Assembly and Mobility are … Continue reading →

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Road safety (study by SRRF)

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, This refers to the questionnaire under finalization. Comments on quality and condition / maintenance of the pedestrian facilities are required. A few questions for consideration: 1. Are the pedestrian signs on road sides / across the road divider/ … Continue reading →

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